Author Archives: Dave Noble

Cooks River Birds – 21 November 2020

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Dave Noble

With so many interesting birds in my local area, I thought another visit to the Cooks River would be worthwhile. This time I travelled by bike between locations. I started at the new bridge at Lang Street and cycled up … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 20 November 2020

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Dave Noble

Here are some photos from my latest trip to Malabar Headland National Park. Like my other recent trips, my main aim was to photograph the pair of juvenile Peregrine Falcons. But compared to the trips this one was relatively poor. … Continue reading →

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Jugglers and Grand Canyons – 19 November 2020

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Dave Noble

It was nice to head up the mountains with Bob and visit some canyons. It hasn’t been that hot so far this season, so we decided on Jugglers Canyon and then Grand Canyon. We headed up to Medlow Bath and … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Bird Walk – 18 November 2020

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Dave Noble

I joined Valerie and Sue for a nice day out – walking along the Cooks River to look at the local birds. A secondary reason was to check out the new foot-bridge (and cycleway bridge) that had just been opened … Continue reading →

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Deer Pool and Little Marley Walk – 17 November 2020

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant day out with the National Parks Association on a walk to the Deer Pool (and beyond) in Royal National Park. The walk was led by Brian Everingham and joining him were Deb, Peter, Derek, Gary, Allen, … Continue reading →

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Back to the Peregrines at Malabar Headland – 16 November 2020

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Dave Noble

My previous trips had been very good for observing and photographing the interactions between the two Peregrine Falcon fledglings. These young birds grow up quickly, so I thought another trip may be worthwhile. It was! On my walk out, I … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Tawny Frogmouth Update – 15 November 2020

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Dave Noble

On my way home form Nurragingy Reserve, I got off the train at Canterbury and walked home from there via the Cooks River. I had heard that the Tawny Frogmouth chicks at the Boat Harbour had fledged. Sure enough, when … Continue reading →

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Birds at Nurragingy Reserve – 15 November 2020

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Dave Noble

My previous trip to Nurragingy Reserve had been quite good – the highlights seeing a Pacific Baza, an Azure Kingfisher and a pair of Sacred Kingfishers. So I returned with high expectations. But no Bazas or Azure Kingfishers this visit, … Continue reading →

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Birds at Tempe and The Cooks River – 14 November 2020

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Dave Noble

I joined the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey. After morning tea, I cycled home via the Cooks River, to check the status of the three nesting pairs of Tawny Frogmouths. And then later, made a late afternoon visit … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 13 November 2020

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Dave Noble

With two Peregrine Falcon chicks now at Malabar Headland National Park, I have stepped up my visits. They won’t be around for long, as they are fast learners, and now is the time to get photographs of them in flight. … Continue reading →

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